Why choose IGCSEs/International GCSEs?

IGCSEs and International GCSEs are the world’s most popular international qualifications for 14- to 16-year-olds. They are your gateway to higher education or professional studies in your home country or overseas. They can help you:

get a place at college or university at home or abroad

find better career opportunities

pass the language tests for emigrating or studying in another country*

develop skills that help you lead a more exciting and successful life.

*For example, achieving a Grade C in IGCSE English is often enough to satisfy the language requirements for some universities in English-speaking nations.

Find out which schools offer IGCSEs and International GCSEs.

Find out how to register for IGCSEs and International GCSEs.

Course length and format

IGCSEs/International GCSEs usually take two years to complete. Assessment ranges from written to oral tests, as well as practical exams and coursework.

Exam boards

Exams are offered through two main exam boards – Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel. Your school may already use a particular board. Please note: If you take an exam with CIE, you will be studying for an IGCSE. If you take an exam with Pearson Edexcel, you will be studying for an International GCSE.